malmultekostaj

Malmultekostaj is a constructed language created by Louis de Beaufront and published in 1902. It is a Romance language intended for international communication. The name "malmultekostaj" itself translates to "inexpensive" or "low-cost," reflecting the creator's aim for simplicity and accessibility. Beaufront, a French teacher and Esperantist, sought to build upon the principles of existing auxiliary languages like Esperanto but with a more streamlined grammar and vocabulary.

The language draws heavily from Romance languages, particularly French, Italian, and Spanish, for its vocabulary. Its grammar is designed to be regular and easy to learn, with a minimal number of conjugations and declensions. Malmultekostaj features a phonetic spelling system, meaning words are pronounced as they are written. While it gained some initial interest and a small community of speakers, Malmultekostaj did not achieve the widespread adoption of some other constructed languages. Its development and usage remained relatively limited. Despite its limited reach, it represents an interesting point in the history of international auxiliary languages and the ongoing quest for a universal means of communication.